Vienna European Society & Culture website  (map)

Sponsor: IES Abroad

Location: Vienna, Austria

Description: 

Offering both English- and German-taught courses, the IES Abroad Vienna European Society & Culture program is ideal for students with less than 2 years of college-level German who have an interest in European society and culture from an Austrian perspective.  The program also offers an internship option, language partner exchange, and several field trips to locations in Austria and to other parts of Europe.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

• Read Internships and Service Learning for specific information about earning credit for internships.

Languages: English, German

Language Requirements: 

One year or the equivalent of college-level German.  This is a Northwestern requirement.  (IES does not require any prior language study; students in McCormick and Music are exempt from this language requirement).

Housing: 

Shared apartments and residence halls

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $13,435
• Room & board: $7,570
• SAAF: $2,400
• Transportation: $2,260
• Books & supplies: $250
• Personal expenses: $1,785
• HTH: $138
• Required IES insurance: $200
• Visa & fees: $135
• Total estimated costs: $28,173